Sanjay Krishnamurthi

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Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Personal information
Born (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 21)
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 35)13 September 2021 v Nepal
Last ODI2 November 2024 v Nepal
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021-presentBay Blazers (squad no. 57)
2023-presentSan Francisco Unicorns (squad no. 69)
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20
Matches 6 9
Runs scored 77 169
Batting average 12.83 24.14
100s/50s –/– –/q
Top score 49 79*
Balls bowled 42
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 3/– 2/–
Source: Cricinfo, 5 November 2024

Sanjay Krishnamurthi (born 2 June 2003) is an American cricketer who plays for the United States cricket team.[1][2] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[3] In September 2021, Krishnamurthi was named as a reserve player in the United States' One Day International (ODI) squad for the rescheduled tri-series in Oman.[4] Following an injury to team-mate Aaron Jones, Krishnamurthi was added to the main ODI squad for the tour.[5] He made his ODI debut on 13 September 2021, for the United States against Nepal.[6]

On July 8, 2024, Krishnamurthi made his T20 debut playing for the San Francisco Unicorns against the Los Angeles Knight Riders.[7] On July 22, 2024, Krishnamurthi played a match winning innings of 79* off 42 balls during a chase of 177 against the Washington Freedom. [8][9]

He is currently attending San Jose State University, pursuing a degree in computer science.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Minor League Cricket Week 3 Wrap: Chi-town boys fire; Sanjay Krishnamurthi - Bangalore to the Bay". CricBuzz. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi Called Up for USA Tour of Oman". USA Cricket. September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Phillip and Krishnamurthi called into ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Squad". USA Cricket. September 12, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "37th Match (D/N), Al Amerat, Sep 13 2021, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Simon, Alex (July 23, 2024). "The SJSU computer science major who just became a sports sensation overnight". SFGATE.
  10. ^ "A Spartan Stands at the Top of the Cricket World | SJSU NewsCenter". blogs.sjsu.edu. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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